Baume & Mercier Automati Hot News

• The Oak & Oscar Burnham

  The American watch brand scene just gained a new addition with Chicago-based Oak & Oscar. The brand is entering the market with a watch called the Burnham, a limited-edition piece that packs a lot of detailing into a straightforward design. Oak & Oscar looks and sounds like something straight out of a hipster’s how-to handbook, with references to bourbon and crafted-leather accessori........

• Steinhart Ocean 1 Vintage Red

  I just noticed on the Steinhart website that it appears their Ocean 1 vintage Red is in stock. What caught my eye (hard not to as it was in boldface) was that the crystal is domed plexiglass. Is this a downgrade? I would prefer the saphire as is listed on the other (out of stock) Oceans. I want(ed) an Ocean 1 but due to the lack of availability have been considering the Boschett instead, even t........

• What's your top wishlist watch?

  Ok, if you had to pick one new watch to get, what would your pick be? If you could only buy 1 new watch in the next couple years (and keeping your current collection) what would you get?Sky's the limit - John's paying! :D........

• Samson Chronograph ............. just in !!!

  Excellent dial work and hands. The movement is decorated and finished in a very nice way, but the Case ...............the Casework is among the finest I have ever seen. It's got a column-wheel chronograph movement too.Kudo's to My Long and the team at Samson.Kurt........